Playlist: New Name (topic)
What's In a Name?
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityFar from being accidental, our given names are sacred threads in God's intricate design, worthy of joy, reflection, and reverence.
A Name's Significance
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Revelation 3:12 Christ promises that the one who overcomes will receive the name of God, the name of the city of God which is New Jerusalem, and Christ's new name. Every person who is part of God's elect and the bride of Christ in the first resurrection will receive Christ's new name. Christ will share with each member of His …
Flag of Our Father
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamIn the battle against the Amalekites, the banner indicated to Moses that God was in control of the situation, a realization which we must also maintain.
The Third Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe third commandment concerns the quality of worship through the proper use of God's name, which expresses His essential nature, character, reputation, and attributes. Biblical names identify and constrain their bearers to conform to their revealed essence, as seen when God named Jacob a supplanter according to his conduct or …
Holiness (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA change of name in Scripture signals a transformation of character and destiny. Jacob the supplanter becomes Israel the prevailer with God, and Saul the destroyer becomes Paul the worker, each new designation revealing the altered nature that God has produced. The same principle extends to the future, where the Philadelphians …
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Ten)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChrist bestows His name upon the Church as one manifestation of sharing His life with the Bride. Members are called Christians rather than retaining prior designations such as Greek, Jew, slave, or free, and they receive additional titles including Elect, First-fruits, and Saints. This change parallels the custom in which a …
Prepare for Your Future Now
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidThe concept of receiving a new name is presented as part of the transformation awaiting those called by God, standing in contrast to the identities people currently carry in this present life. Names have historically served to identify a person's character, occupation, origin, or destiny—illustrated through biblical …
The Fourth Commandment (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSolomon's experience provides the primary illustration for understanding neglect of divine blessings, and within this account the concept of a new name emerges as one of four special evidences of God's love toward him. Alongside being chosen king contrary to normal custom, receiving every conceivable benefit of understanding, …
The Eternal Privileges of the Bride
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChrist bestows His own name upon the members of His church as one of the manifestations of the life He shares with His betrothed bride. Just as a woman marrying in physical life takes on her husband's name rather than retaining her own, so Christians adopt Christ's name, becoming known by titles such as elect, firstfruits, …
God and Self-Government
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJacob's experience provides a vivid illustration of the connection between learning God's character and receiving a new name. After wrestling through the night and enduring a dislocated hip, Jacob refused to let go until he received a blessing, asking, "What is your name?" This desire to know the name of the Lord was really a …
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eight): Overcoming
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEach of the letters in Revelation 2 and 3 speak of overcoming. By examining those churches, we can understand what we are up against and what we must do.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Four): Pergamos
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughCultural compromise, such as found in Pergamos, brings judgment from Jesus. To those who refuse to compromise their convictions, Christ promises eternal life.
Spiritual Renewal
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul admonishes the Corinthians to resist contentions, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambition, backbiting, whispering, slander, conceit, and agitation.
Psalms: Book Four (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe focus of Psalms Book IV and the Summary Psalm 149 is on the work of the glorified saints in serving as mediating priests under Christ.